Your goals affect your performance. Seems simple and straight-forward, right? It’s actually more complex, because your goal orientation will impact the choices that you make, especially under pressure. Let’s look at three individuals: Alice, Bob, and Carol. They work for the same boss and have been given the same task: Alice is excited about the task, […]

Many people have a plan to change the world. You can meet  these visionaries at countless coffee shops, networking events, and session breaks at conferences. Their eyes gleam, and their voices crackle with energy. It’s easy to believe that these people will become the innovators and the leaders of their communities, their companies, and their […]